If you're not happy with the lawn service, this is an easy remedy.

., I would comply with all the code violations as they would likely need to be remedied anyway at some point.  

I took the action to notify them of their breach, and notified them that the agreement is terminated due to their intent not to remedy the breach.  

I've had to remediate 6 places that had been smoked in.

Check the property regularly (every other month, sometimes), have cleaning fees, and be upfront about these fees you will charge.I find the best approach is to inspect, inform them of any deficiencies, and give them a set period of time (usually discussed heavily during signing) to remedy it that will avoid the fee.

So, we tend to send a notice out regarding landscaping a couple times a year to several tenants and if they don't remedy the issue within the time frame in the letter, we send a crew out and bill the tenant.

Even if it's been removed/remediated, you still have to provide the brochure due to the age of the house.I've never had a problem; my tenants (adults) know better than to chew the woodwork.

One month she paid late so her balance due is $840.

You'll need to give them a reasonable amount of time to remedy the problem.  

I am going to have to pay for remediation in a month when he moves out and I'm concerned he will continue to deny in-unit smoking and fight me on security deposit deductions.I found a kit online that tests for nicotine residue.